Christmas Climbing Koalas Intermediate A beginner who has access to google and u- tube, should be able to complete this project with some research into any stitches or steps which are unfamiliar Copyright Please do not sell the pattern or infer it as your own. You may use this pattern to sell any items you complete. Please refer to Gumnut Crochet as the designer. Materials Used for all 4 Koalas Gauge Gauge is not critical to this project. Different yarn type and different ply will change size. For toys, its best to use a smaller hook size than yarn normally suggests in order to keep the stitches close and reduce stuffing showing Size 4 ply cotton yarn x 50 gram main colour, 4 ply cotton yarn x small quantity, black, white, red, blue, yellow and green Size 3.00 mm crochet hook Tapestry needle 9 mm safety eyes x 8 Fiberfill Stitch marker x 2 Skill Level 11 cm in height Stitches Used US Terminology Sc single crochet Fl front loops Bl back loops Ch chain 2 sc in next sc sc increase Sc 2 tog- sc decrease Sl st slip stitch www.gumnutcrochet.com Christmas Climbing Koalas Page 1
Christmas Climbing Koala Head and Body R1. In coloured yarn, ch 2, 6 sc in second chain from hook, or magic circle 6 sc 6sc R2. 2 sc in each sc 12 sc R3. (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) 18 sc Variation: Use a fluffy white yarn for the trim. R4. (Sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 24 sc R5. (Sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 30 sc R6-7. Sc in each sc, in last stitch sl st to close round for colour change, but do not fasten off colour 30 sc R8. In black yarn, sc in each sc, sl st to close round for colour change, fasten off black 30 sc R9-10. Sc in each sc 30 sc R11. (Sc in each of next 3 sc, sc 2 tog) 24 sc R12. (Sc in each of next 2 sc, sc 2 tog) 18 sc R13. (Sc in next sc, sc 2 tog), sl st to close round for colour change, fasten off colour 12 sc R14. In white, sc in each sc 12 sc Koala: The koala is a small bearlike, tree-dwelling, herbivorous marsupial which lives on the east coast of Australia. Its thick grey fur protects it from the heat and from rain. Koalas live in societies, and are fussy eaters. They only eat a few varieties of gum leaves which makes them vulnerable when their habitat is destroyed. They are considered to be critically endangered. R15. In front loops, 2 sc in each sc, fasten off white 24 sc R16. In grey, and back loops from R15, sc in each sc 12 sc R17. (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) 18 sc www.gumnutcrochet.com Christmas Climbing Koalas Page 2
R18. (Sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 24 sc R19. (sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 30 sc R20. (Sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 36 sc R21-25. Sc in each sc 36 sc Insert eyes, 6 sc apart R26. (Sc in each of next 4 sc, sc 2 tog) 30 sc R27. (Sc in each of next 3 sc, sc 2 tog) 24 sc R28. (Sc in each of next 2 sc, sc 2 tog) 18 sc R29. (Sc in next sc, sc 2 tog) 12 sc R30. (Sc 2 tog) 6 sc Fasten off, fill without stretching stitches, weave in ends. Embroider buckle in yellow or black yarn. Hat make 1 for each Koala R1. In coloured yarn to match body yarn, ch 2, 6 sc in second chain from hook, or magic circle 6 6 sc R2. Sc in each sc - 6 sc R3. (Sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 8 sc R4. Sc in each sc 8 sc R5. (Sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 10 sc R6. (Sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 12 sc www.gumnutcrochet.com Christmas Climbing Koalas Page 3
R7. (Sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc), sl st to close round for colour change, fasten off yarn 14 sc R8-9. In white yarn, sc in each sc 14 sc Fasten off leaving long tail, fill lightly, sew to top of head, weave in ends. Nose in black yarn R1. Ch 5, sc second chain from hook, sc in next 2 ch, 3 sc in next ch, turn working in foundation ch, sc in each of next 2 sc, 3 sc in last 12 sc R2-3. Sc in each sc 12 sc Fasten off, leaving long tail, fill lightly, sew to head between eyes. Ears in grey yarn make 2 and in white yarn make 2 for each Koala R1. Ch 2, 6 sc in second chain from hook, or magic circle 6 6 sc R2. (2 sc in each sc) x 5, skip last sc 10 sc R3. Turn, ch 1, skip this chain space (2 sc in next, sc in next), sc in next 12 sc R4. Turn, ch 1, skip this chain space (2 sc in next, sc in next 2 sc), sc in last 2 sc 16 sc Fasten off, weave in ends R5. Place white piece on top of grey piece. With white piece on top and using grey yarn, sc through both pieces in each sc 16 sc Fasten off leaving long tail, sew to head, next to hat, with slight curve in the ear. Arms x 2 for each Koala R1. In grey, ch 2, 6 sc in second chain from hook, or magic circle 6 6 sc R2. (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next), sl st to close round for colour change, fasten off grey - 9 sc R3. In body colour and back loops, sc in each sc 9sc R4-8. Sc in each sc 9 sc Fasten off, leaving long tail, fill lightly without stretching stitches, whip stitch edges together, sew to Koala body, facing forwards www.gumnutcrochet.com Christmas Climbing Koalas Page 4
Legs x 2 for each Koala R1. In grey, ch 2, 6 sc in second chain from hook, or magic circle 6 6 sc R2. (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next), sl st to close round for colour change, fasten off grey - 9 sc R3. In body colour and back loops, sc in each sc 9sc R4-10. Sc in each sc 9 sc Fasten off, leaving long tail, fill lightly without stretching stitches, whip stitch edges together, sew to Koala body, facing forwards Hang on rope or tree or climbing frame. www.gumnutcrochet.com Christmas Climbing Koalas Page 5